The article examines the Toronto Maple Leafs' performance and failures in the last decade, particularly focusing on their disappointing playoff record. Specifically, they faced a critical moment in Game 7 against the Florida Panthers, where their inability to execute under pressure was evident. Despite strong regular season performances, their playoff strategy seems constrained by the high stakes of their roster decisions, resulting in a troubling record of only two series wins in nine playoff appearances. The implications of glory lost in crunch time reflect ongoing concerns over their team dynamics and leadership.
This is now nine straight playoffs appearances since the Shanaplan started to bear fruit, with a total of two series wins—and an 0-7 record in winner-take-all games.
Toronto was getting outskated and under fire in a barrage unequaled by any team all year. They had held, until they hadn't.
Collection
[
|
...
]